9mobile Prize for Literature 2020 for African Writers

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9mobile Prize for Literature 2019 for African Writers

9mobile Prize for Literature: The 9mobile Prize for Literature formerly known as the Etisalat Prize for Literature which was created by Etisalat Nigeria in the year 2013, and is the first-ever pan-African prize celebrating first-time African writers of published fiction books. Awarded yearly, the prize targets to serve as a platform for the discovery of new creative talent out of the continent and invariably promote the burgeoning publishing industry in Africa.

9mobile Prize for Literature

 

The 9mobile Prize for Literature also targets to support publishers by purchasing 1000 copies of all shortlisted books, to be donated to different schools, book clubs, and also libraries across the African continent.

The Etisalat Prize for Literature is distinctive in that its purpose is also to promote the publishing industry at large and will also purchase 1000 copies of all shortlisted books which will be donated to different institutes, book clubs, and also libraries across the African continent.

This article will bring to your knowledge all you need to know about the 9mobile Prize for Literature.

About The Prize

The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the first-ever pan-African prize celebrating first-time writers of published fiction books.

The Prize aims to serve as a platform for the discovery of new creative talent out of the continent and invariably promote the burgeoning publishing industry in Africa.

By recognizing and celebrating writers and other members of the literary community across Africa, Etisalat plans to bring some much-needed awareness and acclaim to the art of Fiction writing also applauding and rewarding the efforts of those who have ventured into this genre in recent times.

At the core of Etisalat’s vision is promoting passion, nurturing talent and providing a platform for communicating ideas, The ‘Etisalat Prize for Literature’ solely embodies this vision, bringing together celebrated high profile writers, book critics and also academics from across the Continent and beyond in order to give credence and honor to ‘home-grown’ talent while also rewarding new entrants and encouraging further participation in this area.

Prize Structure

It is amazing to know that the winner of the Etisalat Prize for Literature receives £15,000, a Samsung Galaxy Note and a Montblanc Meisterstuck.

In line with their vision of promoting upcoming writers, Etisalat will sponsor a book tour to three African cities.

The winning writer will also embark on the Etisalat Fellowship at the University of East Anglia mentored by Professor Giles Foden (author of The Last King of Scotland) which will include significant opportunities to meet other writers, publishers and most importantly work on their second book.

Shortlisted writers will win a Samsung Galaxy Note and also go on a book tour to two major African cities. Wow, this is so amazing.

Application Requirements:

1 Submissions will only be accepted from publishing houses

2 All books entered should have a registered ISBN number or equivalent.

3 Entries by new writers must be published within the last 24 months before submission

4 Entries for fiction books will be submitted by publishers who have published a minimum of three (3) authors.

5 The publisher should have been a registered business (with a certificate of incorporation as a publisher) for a minimum of three years

6 Each publisher will be allowed to enter a maximum of three (3) books; however, books may be called in by the judges.

7 Each entry will be required to be accompanied by Seven (7) copies of the book being entered along with an acceptance of publicity terms.

8 The Etisalat Prize for Literature is not open to employees of any organization under Emirates Telecommunications Corporation with branded trade name Etisalat.

How to Enter:

1 Fill and download the application form.

2 The application form should be submitted along with seven (7) copies of the published book to the contact address below:

Etisalat Office,
6th Floor, Building 2,
Oriental Office Building 3,
Lekki Road – Victoria Island,
Lagos State.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2020 Etisalat Prize for Literature

CSN Team

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